Strategic Financial Controller — 6‑Month FTC (Cheshire)

Marks Sattin; England; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is looking for an experienced Financial Controller for a 6-month FTC in Cheshire, offering a salary of up to £70,000. The successful candidate will take charge of core accounting, reporting, and controls while playing a key role in financial governance and process improvement. The ideal applicant will be a qualified accountant with advanced Excel skills and SAP knowledge, ensuring accurate financial reporting and managing cash flow forecasting. Interested candidates can apply via email.

Qualifications

• Must be a Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA).
• Strong technical accounting expertise is required.
• Experience in financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Own cashflow forecasting and treasury management.
• Manage central overheads, accruals, and budgeting.

Skills

Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)

Advanced Excel skills

Strong working knowledge of SAP

Proactive, solutions-focused mindset

Confident communicator

Tools

SAP

Job description

A leading recruitment firm is looking for an experienced Financial Controller for a 6-month FTC in Cheshire, offering a salary of up to £70,000. The successful candidate will take charge of core accounting, reporting, and controls while playing a key role in financial governance and process improvement. The ideal applicant will be a qualified accountant with advanced Excel skills and SAP knowledge, ensuring accurate financial reporting and managing cash flow forecasting. Interested candidates can apply via email.